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Ascent is available at over 2,300+ eligible schools. Our loans are built to better fit student's needs.

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Ascent Products & Features

Ascent Products & Features

Ascent’s award-winning cosigned and non-cosigned college loans are designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Exclusive Ascent Benefits

Exclusive Ascent Benefits

We’re invested in your students’ journeys to academic, career, and financial success. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond a student loan.

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How Ascent Outshines the Competition

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Grace Period 9 months 6 months
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12-Month Cosigner Release
Up to 40 Repayment Options
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Scholarship Giveaways

Over $330,000 in Scholarships

Monthly scholarship giveaways are available to help students and families get the money they need to thrive in school.

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Level up Your School with AscentUP

Level up Your School with AscentUP2

AscentUP is driving positive outcomes for students through professional development training, designed to help schools maximize their resources and help learners.

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1Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. See Terms and Conditions at AscentFunding.com/Rates and AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. Loan features and information advertised are intended for college student loans and are subject to change at any time.

2AscentUP is available to Ascent College loan borrowers with funded loans since May 1, 2019, students at partner schools, and employees at partner businesses with licensed access. Participants in the AscentUP Internship Program are eligible for both AscentUP platform access and coaching regardless of loan type. For more eligibility details, please refer to the AscentUP terms of service.